autobiographies

The author shares her journey growing up in the poorest county in Kentucky, graduating from Harvard, and finding her way back home to help the Kentucky women by providing free legal services.

The former U.S. Army lieutenant, whose decision to report a phone call from former President Donald Trump to the President of Ukraine led to an impeachment, recounts his Ukrainian childhood and career as an intelligence official.

"Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of three, Mallory Smith grew into a determined, talented young woman who inspired others even as she raged against her illness. Despite the daily challenges of endless medical treatments and a deep understanding that she'd never lead a normal life, Mallory was determined to 'live happy,' a mantra she followed until her death. Mallory worked hard to make the most of the limited time she had, graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford, becoming a CF advocate, and embarking on a career as a writer. Mallory recorded her thoughts and observations, including the struggles and feelings she found too personal to share during her life, for more than ten years, leaving instructions for her mother to publish her work posthumously. She hoped that her writing would offer insight to people living with, or loving someone with, chronic illness"--Provided by publisher.

Jimmy Santiago Baca chronicles the experiences he had while growing up on a small farm in New Mexico, in detention centers and orphanages, and during the years he spent as a drug dealer in San Diego and Arizona.

"Award-winning actress Drew Barrymore shares ... stories from her past and present told from the place of happiness she's achieved today. Wildflower is a portrait of Drew's life in stories as she looks back on the adventures, challenges, and incredible experiences of her earlier years. It includes tales of living on her own at 14 (and how laundry may have saved her life), getting stuck in a gas station overhang on a cross country road trip, saying goodbye to her father in a way only he could have understood, and many more adventures and lessons that have led her to the successful, happy, and healthy place she is today. It is the first book Drew has written about her life since the age of 14."--Provided by publisher.

"Valerie Bertinelli shares an inspiring blueprint that offers women in midlife support and hope. She shares personal stories that many women will relate to from her past decade: hitting her fifties, taking care of her dying mother, the evolving relationship with her husband, a career change, her relationship with food, and the battle to believe in herself as she is"--Provided by publisher.

"In this . . . memoir, award-winning, multi-talented entertainer Jamie Foxx shares the story of being raised by his no-nonsense grandmother, the glamour and pitfalls of life in Hollywood, and the lessons he took from both worlds to raise his two daughters"--Provided by publisher.

Recounts the football player's journey from one challenge to the next, sharing the deeper story behind the headlines that prepared him to help his daughter fight cancer.

"Eagle huntress Aisholpan Nurgaiv shares her story. Eagle hunters date back thousands of years.The majority are men, taught by their fathers, who were taught by their fathers. But Aisholpan grew up around eagles, so when she asked her father to train her and he said yes, she unknowingly joined an ancient tradition of women warriors. With the support of her family, she worked with her own golden eagle and became the younges, and first female, eagle hunter to take part in the highly competitive Golden Eagle Festival in ?lgii, Mongolia. Then she won. Aishopan shares details of her family's nomadic life in Mongolia and how tourists, a photographer, a filmmaker, an eagle, and her own determination changed her life, helped her community, and connected her with a cultural past rich in tradition"--Provided by publisher.

Stephen King reflects on how his writing has helped him through difficult times and describes various aspects of the art of writing.